INEZ'S POVI woke up feeling sore all over my body. My eyes were heavy with sleep, and as I yawned and stretched, I squinted around the dimly lit room. For a moment, I couldn't see anything, and the panic started to rise in my chest. It reminded me of the dungeon, where I was left alone in the dark for days on end.But as my eyes adjusted to the dim light, I saw that I was in the small room with plain, bare walls. I heard some knocks on the door, but I was too scared to respond. The memories of the dungeon were still fresh in my mind, and I didn't want to face any more trauma. However, the knocking persisted, becoming louder and more persistent with each passing moment.Eventually, the door opened, and a guard walked in. I recognized him as one of the men who had whipped me in the past. My heart began to race as I tried to shrink back into the bed, hoping he wouldn't notice me.He was a tall, broad-shouldered man with a stern look on his face. He wore a black uniform with the emblem

Lance’s POV.My heart raced as I leaned in closer to Ingrid. My lips trembled with anticipation, longing to feel the warmth of hers against my own. I felt her breath on my face, a sweet and spicy scent that sent an electric current through me. My arms snaked around her waist, pulling her into me, our bodies melting together as one. I could feel the heat radiating from her skin, intensifying the desire that filled us both. My lips found hers, soft and inviting, inviting me in for something more. I deepened the kiss, exploring every inch of her mouth with my tongue. Ingrid responded eagerly, letting out a small moan as my hands roamed up and down her body. The kiss seemed to last forever. Our tongues danced around each other in a passionate tango that neither of us wanted to end. Even when we broke apart for air, the electricity between us kept us connected like a magnetic force field. We looked into each other's eyes, lost in the moment, before slowly pulling away from each other. I

Alpha Liam’s POV.I take off my glasses and let out a deep sigh. The pile of work before me seems never-ending, but I know that as Alpha, it is my duty to attend to them. I run my hand over my face, feeling the exhaustion that has been accumulating.I take a moment to look around my office, the shelves and stacks of books neatly organized, the maps hanging on the walls, and the desk with papers and documents scattered all over. It is a reflection of my mind, constantly at work and in a state of organized chaos.Suddenly, there is a knock on the door. I straighten up and ask for the person to come in. A guard enters and announces that a message came from a courier from Alpha Lance.I feel a twinge of surprise and anger. What could Lance want from me? We have never been on good terms, and I can't imagine him reaching out for anything other than an attempt to gain something from me."Leave it on the desk," I say to the guard, trying to keep my voice even. "You may go now."As soon as the

Inez’s POV. Ingrid’s voice pierced through the silence of the room, commanding me to do the dishes, sweep the floor, clean the bathroom, do the laundry, and prepare dinner. I bowed my head in submission, knowing that I had no choice but to obey her orders. As I walked towards the kitchen, I couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness towards Ingrid. She was the reason I was in this predicament.I used to be happy before Ingrid came into my life. I had dreams of finding my true mate and starting a family, but those dreams were shattered the moment I was chosen to be Ingrid's personal mate. From then on, my life revolved around her, and I was forced to do her bidding.As I washed the dishes, I couldn't help but think about what my life could have been like if I wasn't bound to Ingrid. Maybe I would have found my happiness. But those thoughts were quickly pushed aside as I heard Ingrid's footsteps approaching.She stood behind me, watching my every move with a critical eye. I tried my

LIAM'S POV.I woke up that morning, still feeling the weight of the meeting with my elders the previous day. It had been chaotic, with accusations flying back and forth. They had accused me of killing my father, and no matter how many times I told them I didn't do it, they wouldn't listen. Finally, in a fit of anger, I yelled at them that I did kill him. They all shut up after that, and I left the meeting feeling frustrated and exhausted.As I lay in bed, I couldn't help but think about the accusations that had been leveled against me. I knew they were baseless, but I couldn't shake the feeling that something was going on. And then there was the letter that Lance had sent us about Inez. I had suspected that something was wrong from the moment I read it.I got up from bed and made my way to the door when there was a knock. I groaned and grabbed a cloak to cover my nakedness before opening the door. The guard on duty handed me a letter. It was from Lance, and it confirmed my suspicion